Interactivity Foundation (IF)

What IF we invested in the people strengthening #democracy through discussion? We're proud to highlight our 2026 Fellows!

Read their bios, learn more about their contributions to fostering collaborative intelligence and #discussion. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we...

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What IF we invested in the people strengthening democracy through discussion? We are proud to highlight our 2026 Fellows!

Read their bios and learn more: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we...

#WhatIF #collaborativeintelligence #CQ #democracy #collaborativediscussion

Join us for a FREE online webinar Friday, Feb. 13th, at Noon EST. This session will focus on practical tools for meaningful, collaborative discussion. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and engage with others. Register nos!

www.interactivityfoundation.org/event/free-w... #WhatIF

YouTube video by Interactivity Foundation CDP Fellow Launch Final

Meet our 2026 Collaborative Discussion Fellows! Watch our launch video: youtu.be/qspiCbRxTKs -- and read more about our amazing Fellows and sign up for our free webinars and coach trainings! shannonwheatleyhartman.substack.com/p/meet-our-2... #WhatIF

As the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics approach, we ask: "What IF...We Trained For Democracy Like it was a Sport?"

Read our most recent Substack: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-ifwe-... #WhatIF #SuperBowl #WinterOlympics @bsky.app

What If Democracy Works Like Groundhog Day? Read our newest blog: www.interactivityfoundation.org/what-if-demo... #WhatIf #groundhogday #groundhog #dialogue

Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by engaging in civic discussion. Learn more and check out our valuable resources: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/dr-kings-u...

What does it take to build a more dialogic campus?

At 4 North Carolina campuses, the answer came through student-led conversations, with the support of a custom certificate program.

🔗 iftalks.org/mo5QS


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Are you a teacher looking to build critical thinking and purpose into your classroom? The Path to Purpose from IF might be just what you need.

✅ Ideal for middle school advisory, SEL, or enrichment blocks
✅ Less prep work for you!


Learn more: iftalks.org/Journal

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As summer starts to wind down, many middle schoolers are starting to think about the year ahead—new classes, goals, and even new questions about who they want to be.

That’s where The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal comes in.

Learn more & download the free guide: iftalks.org/Journal

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Join us on Aug 12 (12–1 PM ET) for a free, hands-on introduction to the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit—a flexible, practical set of activities that help educators, civic leaders, & facilitators build the conditions for thoughtful, inclusive dialogue.

🔗 Register: iftalks.org/XRMRJ

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✨ New! Explore our Impact Stories page ✨

People across sectors are using IF tools to make a real difference—and we’ve just launched a new page on our website to highlight this work. Get inspired: iftalks.org/Impact

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What happens when the training *is* the model?

For Dr Hathaway, CDP Coach Training didn’t just teach #CollaborativeDiscussion skills, it embodied them. “They were showing us, not just telling us. That level of intentionality is rare—and powerful.”

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/1qTI8

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What does it take to bridge divides & build a #democracy where everyone can thrive?

CDP Director Kelly Siegel-Stechler joined the AASCU's "American Democracy Project Summit" plenary to explore just that. We're honored to be in collaboration with partners working to renew civic life.

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Midway through summer and wondering how to keep your middle schooler engaged?

The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal helps young people find their voice. By connecting ideas and experiences, they build critical thinking skills that serve them well beyond summer.

More: iftalks.org/Journal

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It’s official: September’s Collaborative Discussion Project Coach Training will be led by none other than IF’s Dr. Kelly Siegel-Stechler and Eric Schmucker!

This is your chance to bring collaborative discussion practices into your classroom, campus, or community.

Applications iftalks.org/6LXhq .

PS, use code 4thJuly at check-out for 50% off!

🗓️ Thursday—don’t miss it! iftalks.org/Q58yM. #WhatIf

Are your listening habits helping—or hurting—your ability to collaborate?

"Listen up" w listening activist Dr. John G. Igwebuike in a powerful online workshop on how better listening can transform your discussions, leadership, & civic life.

Pssst: we've extended coupon validity until the end of the month, so if you didn't see this post in time, the 50% offer is still available. John's first session is this Thursday!

How do we honor freedom—not just as a word, but as a practice?

By investing in the skills that sustain it: listening, collaboration, and civic imagination.

🎟️ Use code 4thJuly at checkout for 50% off (expires Sunday)
🔗 Register here: iftalks.org/Events

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How do we honor freedom—not just as a word, but as a practice?

By investing in the skills that sustain it: listening, collaboration, and civic imagination.

🎟️ Use code 4thJuly at checkout for 50% off (expires Sunday)
🔗 Register here: iftalks.org/Events

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion

“That’s not inclusion—it’s extraction.”

In our latest impact story, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall explores what it means to design *with* people, not just *for* them.

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/LDQik

#WhatIF #EquityInPractice #FacilitativeLeadership #Belonging #CollaborativeDiscussion

Big social problems can feel overwhelming—but what if we could easily identify where change is most possible?

That's one of the ideas behind systems thinking, and is at the heart of Dr. Lori Britt's new activity for the Collaborative Discussion Project Toolkit.

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/uz5Gc

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Big social problems can feel overwhelming—but what if we could easily identify where change is most possible?

That's one of the ideas behind systems thinking, and is at the heart of Dr. Lori Britt's new activity for the Collaborative Discussion Project Toolkit.

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/uz5Gc

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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Director of Communications & Marketing
- Remote (US-based, some travel)
- $95 - $120k + 25% benefits

Senior Operations Manager
- Remote (within 3 hours of Parkersburg, WV)
- $85 - $95k + 25% benefits

🔗 Learn more: iftalks.org/Jobs

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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Director of Communications & Marketing
- Remote (US-based, some travel)
- $95 - $120k + 25% benefits

Senior Operations Manager
- Remote (within 3 hours of Parkersburg, WV)
- $85 - $95k + 25% benefits

🔗 Learn more: iftalks.org/Jobs

#WhatIF #NonprofitJobs #RemoteWork

As we approach Juneteenth, we honor the milestone it marks in the long struggle for freedom in the U.S.

Our free Civil Rights facilitation guide invites you to explore civil rights & what new protections might be needed for a more just future.

🔗 iftalks.org/iJj16

#WhatIF #Juneteenth #CivilRights

“That’s not inclusion—it’s extraction.”

In our latest impact story, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall explores what it means to design *with* people, not just *for* them.

🔗 Read: iftalks.org/LDQik

#WhatIF #EquityInPractice #FacilitativeLeadership #Belonging #CollaborativeDiscussion

We're thrilled to welcome Greg Brauner to our Board of Trustees.

Greg, VP of Marketing at Thinkific, is a seasoned marketing executive and strategic advisor with >20 years experience helping companies scale with purpose. He brings a commitment to inclusive dialogue and practical impact.

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